Simply stated, Joe Farroba IS Basketball in the MASCAC!  A 1975 graduate of Boston State College, Coach Farroba played under Celtics' legend Jim Luscatoff and participated in the inaugural NCAA Division III Tournament.  Joe came to Bridgewater State and to the MASCAC as an assistant coach under former BSC Head Coach Mark Champagne in 1986.  Prior to that Joe served as the head coach at Medfield (MA) High School, compiling a string of very successful seasons.  Farroba's '85-'86 MHS squad advanced to the Eastern Mass. finals, losing a heartbreaker to eventual state champion Cohasset.  For his efforts Joe was named both the Boston Globe Division III Coach of the Year and the Massachusetts Basketball Coaches Association Division III Coach of the Year.

Since taking the reins of the Bears program in 1992, Coach Farroba and success have become synonymous on the hardwood.  Under his tutelage, the Bears have reached postseason play six times, including the 2008-2009 season when BSC captured the MASCAC Tournament championship and advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament "Sweet Sixteen".  Bridgewater State also advanced to the NCAA Tournament in 1999 and again in 2006.

Named Coach of the Year in the MASCAC by his fellow coaches in 1998, Coach Farroba prides himself on a style of basketball that has been aptly dubbed "Bearball".  A simple definition would be "a group of  well-prepared overachievers who scrap and fight for forty minutes every night while continuing to represent Bridgewater State in a positive fashion".  This brand of basketball has produced 230 victories over the past 17 seasons as he is the all-time winningest coach in BSC men's basketball history.

Coach Farroba is a noted lecturer in the New England region and is the director of Bears' Basketball Camp on the BSC campus.  A career educator, Coach Farroba is employed by the Medfield Public School system as a Physical Education teacher.  He and his wife, Linda, are the parents of Justine and Johnny.   

Coach Donovan enters his fifth season under the title of "Associate Head Coach" of the Bears and is serving as Coach Farroba's top aide for the 11th season.  Since joining the BSC staff in 1997, Coach Donovan has been primarily involved in the areas of scouting of opponents, coordination of the Bears' defensive schemes and the  development of the squad's "post players".  Among his stellar students are former MASCAC Player of the Year Harry Grabert ('02) and two-time All-MASCAC performers Peter Santos ('05), and David Rukstalis ('06).  All three players rank among the top fifteen 1,000-point scorers in BSC men's basketball history. 

A noted speaker at basketball camps and clinics up and down the East Coast, Mike is known as a true teacher of the fundamentals of the game, largely based upon his tutelage under coaching great Joe O'Brien as a member of the great Division II teams at Assumption college in the mid-70's.  In addition, almost 30 years as a b asketball professional (both coaching and officiating) make his extensive contacts invaluable to the ongoing recruiting effort.  "Coach D" currently serves as the Home Events Manager in the BSC Athletics Department.  He and his wife, Marcia, are the parents of former BSC Women's Lacrosse Coach Josh Hexter (now the top assistant at Duke University).

Jim O'Connell is in his ninth season as a member of the Bears' coaching staff.  A 1994 graduate of Providence College, Jim earned a Bachelors degree in Political Science and was the head manager for the Providence College men's basketball team while an undergraduate from 1991-1994.  In 2004, Jim earned his Master's degree in Public Administration from Bridgewater State.

Jim is involved in all aspects of the program.  On the court his primary duties include the development of the guards, as well as game strategy and scouting opponents.  Off the court Jim coordinates the program's recruiting efforts.  In his time as the recruiting coordinator, the Bears have produced 14 All-MASCAC Team members and two MASCAC Rookie-of-the-Year players.  He also manages the program's Summer Camps and Clinics. 

In 1995 Jim was named interim head coach of the Colby Community College basketball team and was the top assistant coach at Dean College in Franklin, Massachusetts from 1995 to 2001.

Jim is presently a Systems Analyst for the Town of Westwood. He resides in Franklin, Massachusetts with his wife, Janine and their three sons; Alex, Zachary, & Nathan.

Brian Ferris is in his fourth full season at BSC as he joined the staff at the end of the 05-06 season.  Brian is a 1997 graduate of Curry College where he played two years of basketball under Jerry Morelli and Pat Skerry.  He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and History with a minor in English from Curry.  Brian was a Second Team All-Conference Selection and was the Curry College and the Commonwealth Coast Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year in 1997.  Brian had the opportunity to play for Coach Farroba in Europe in the summer of 1997 with the New England All - Stars.  Brian also received his Associate Degree in Sciences at Massasoit Community College in 1995 where he played two years under Coach Mark Ottavianelli and was an All - New England Selection and Colonial States Athletic Conference All Star in 1995. Most recently, Brian received his Masters Degree in General Educational Studies from Fitchburg State College in 2001. Brian is a 1992 graduate of Coyle and Cassidy High School in Taunton.

Coach Ferris began his coaching career during the 1997 - 98 season at Curry College under Pat Skerry where he spent one season. In 2002 - 03, he was the Head Freshman Coach and Varsity Assistant at Bridgewater - Raynham Regional High School. Most recently, he was the Head Coach at the Raynham Middle School for two seasons before joining the staff at BSC.

Brian is currently an 8th grade History teacher at Raynham Middle School, as well as a History teacher at the Bridgewater - Raynham Alternative High School. He resides in Taunton, MA.

Bryan Rubenskas enters his 10th season as a member of the Bears staff. Before joining the Bears, he was an assistant varsity coach at Matignon High School in Cambridge, Ma., under Joel Burke. Coach "Rubes" role has been to be a mentor to the student athletes, act as a liaison with youth basketball in the community and he is also  involved in recruiting and scouting for the Bears. Bryan  earned his Bachelors Degree and played his college ball at St. Joseph's College in N. Windham, Me. During his playing days as a "Monk" he scored over 1000 pts and is second all time in rebounds and blocked shots. He helped guide "St. Joes" to winning close to 100 games in his career.

Bryan is a Pharmaceutical sales consultant and resides in Bridgewater with his wife, Kelly and their three sons ; Andrew, Conor and Ryan.